A healthy back is straight, moves easily and is free of pain. The most common area for chronic back pain is the lower back; also called the lumbar spine. Back pain is defined as either acute or chronic. Practitioners diagnose low back pain as acute if it lasts less than a month and is not […]
Many of us spend a small fortune on gym memberships or personal trainers to get physically fit and active. There are four major types of fitness training; flexibility exercise, dynamic strength-training, static strength-training, and aerobic exercise; all of which can be fit into your daily schedule without spending large amounts of money. Flexibility training provides […]
What is Laser Therapy? Laser Therapy or “photobiomodulation”, is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improving healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling. Laser Therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists, nurses and doctors as far back as the […]
Here are 8 lifestyle changes you can make to control your high blood pressure. Watch your waistline Blood pressure often increases as weight increases, so losing just 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) can help reduce your blood pressure. In general, the more weight you lose, the lower your blood pressure. Exercise Regular physical activity — at […]
Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder. With myofascial pain syndrome, the pain affects the connective tissue (fascia) of a muscle or group of muscles. With myofascial pain, there are areas called trigger points. A Trigger Point is a hyper-irritable spot within a taut band of skeletal muscle or muscle fascia which is painful […]
There is always a certain amount of risk involved in participating in sports. A well-managed sports facility or venue provides children with a safe environment to development, physically, emotionally and socially. However, accidents do happen and children do get hurt. The most common sports injuries for children are sprains, strains, and abrasions, making up to […]
The best way to care for your joints is to keep them, your muscles, ligaments, and bones healthy and strong. At Diversified Health our practitioners know the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and by incorporating a few simply tips on joint care, your joints will remain healthy and strong. Keep an eye on your weight […]
Thumb pain & text message injuries are increasing, so if you have experienced numb fingers and aching wrists, there is a good chance that you suffer from repetitive strain injury. Over 38% of the general population suffer from sore wrists and thumbs from texting. Symptoms include hand, wrist or finger pain and immobility in the […]
Here are some “small” ideas that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine to improve your health. Visualize what healthy means to you ~ Have an image of what healthy looks like for you. Start a food journal ~ Just being aware of the food, and amount of food you are consuming can help […]
The knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries. The knee is made up of the lower end of the thighbone (femur), which rotates on the upper end of the shinbone (tibia), and the knee cap (patella), which slides in a groove on the end of the […]
